Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC82DA145

LUDLOW, VT, USA

Aircraft #1

N5343Y

PIPER PA-23-250

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING, HE ENCOUNTERED WIND SHEAR AND THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT TWO FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. HE REPORTED A 30 DEGREE SLOPE AT THE LIP OF THE RUNWAY. ALL OF THE LANDING GEAR FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT SLID OFF THE RUNWAY AND CAME TO REST IN A SMALL POND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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